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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the terms below is best described as a discreet input memory location?
Parameter settings program the behavior of the function block. Which of the parameters below can be described as one that transmits data to another block?
In the transmission control protocol validates that the destination has received the information packet sent. Which of the header components below is responsible for this verification?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are 5 and 6 digit addresses, each address starting with a specific number for the register type. Which number below starts the holding registers addresses?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the NIC interacts with?
Providing power to remote sites in a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the answers below would be best defined as one that is power generating 24 hours of the day under the right conditions?
There are several types of converters. Which one of the answers below is best known as a "Gateway"?
The quality of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the value may be useful, but of diminished quality?
Which of the antenna below could best be described as the most direction sensitive?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the smallest in area covered?
In each OSI layer, each device must be identified to be used. In which of the layers below does the physical address of each network device reside?
Modbus protocol can implement data encapsulation over IP based networks. Which of the statements below is an disadvantage of using encapsulation?
Which of the answers below best represents the additional requirements to allow protocol conversion?
The industrial network topologies you are required to use is defined by the OSI network model. Which of the common topologies below is likely described as a network that has a single common channel that connects to all the nodes in the network individually?
There are several layer within the a typical DCS., each with it's own responsibilities. Which of the levels below is responsible for the maintenance and configuration of the control system?
Wireless Ethernet connections can be easily captured across a public access point. Which of the primary security methods below is to be used at all times possible?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "H"?
Which of the connectors below is best suited for environments with vibration?
IPv4 has several distinct classifications. Which of the answers below would best describe how those classifications are determined using the address?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various networks. Which of the networks below connect servers that share control data over redundant networks?
Which of the answers below best describes the cable used for the drop lines in the DeviceNet transmission system?
Communication technology is generally specific to a type of area network. Which of the area networks below would IDSN and DSL be used primarily?
A typical HMI has several subsystems attached to it. Which of the subsystems below would be involved in the guardianship of the process control inputs?
During day-to-day operation of an industrial network, some device addresses may change depending on the needs of the system. Which of the answers represents the normal state of a physical address during normal operations?
An industrial network can, with a set of configured rules, scan network traffic flow for security issues. Which of the terms below best represents this type of security measure?